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Father’s Rights in North Carolina 2023 – All You Need to Know

In North Carolina, fathers have legal rights and responsibilities toward their children. Here are some of the key things to know about father's rights in North Carolina in 2023: Establishing Paternity: If the parents of a child are not married at the time of the…

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How to File for Divorce in North Carolina – Step by Step Process

Because every state has different requirements when filing for divorce, it is important to know how the process works in North Carolina. This will allow a person to know what to expect when going through a divorce, including the necessary documents and the timeframes involved.…

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North Carolina Common Law Marriage – What You Should Know

Most American couples choose to get married in a legal or religious ceremony after obtaining a marriage license. Some states, however, do not require a marriage license to recognize common law marriage. When a couple complies with specific criteria, their common law union may be…

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North Carolina Domestic Violence Laws – What You Must Know

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects people around the country. According to statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), over 10 million people across the United States experience some form of domestic violence every year. In North Carolina, residents are all…

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How to talk to your kids about divorce

Divorce can be difficult to deal with, no matter who you are. Whether your marriage was long or short, getting a divorce can take a big toll on your emotions. This can be especially true if you have children. The upside is, though, that there…

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The challenge for LGBT couples adopting

For obvious reasons, gay couples often adopt. There is absolutely no reason why they cannot make fantastic parents to any child. That said, homosexual partners often encounter more trouble during the process than straight adoptive parents may. It is helpful for these couples to have…

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Identifying parental alienation amid divorce

When your North Carolina marriage ends, you and your ex may both have hurt feelings. You may work hard to avoid badmouthing or disparaging your ex in front of your shared child, but your former partner may not do the same. Sometimes, another parent’s actions…

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What is effective co-parenting?

In previous times, it was held that in the event of a divorce young children were better off in the primary care of their mother. This is no longer the case in the modern court. In fact, the general modern consensus is that children are…

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